Because the reading is taken so quickly it is generally possible to get the positioning necessary for an accurate reading without too much fuss and discomfort, though I have had some dogs that do not like this method and make it somewhat more difficult than necessary.
There is conflicting research as to whether the ear method matches or correlates with rectal temperatures and represents a true reading of core body temperature. It also requires a constant supply of disposable covers for the scope head. Whether it has the same accuracy as the professional model, to my knowledge, has not been tested.
Because of the questionable reliability and the expense, ear temperatures may not become a universal technique in veterinary medicine. Hopefully, the technology will evolve and confidence in the readings will improve.
That would certainly be much better than squeamishly suffering through the rectal procedure performed on your baby. Home News Views. Published: February 17, It can be difficult to get the flexible ones through tight sphincters, but it may be more comfortable once it is in. Ear thermometers made especially for dog's ears can give you an approximate reading but are not considered very accurate.
You cannot gauge a dog's body temperature by touch. A warm or dry nose does not necessarily indicate a fever or any other health problem; this is a myth. If your dog has an abnormal temperature, try to remain calm.
If you get stressed, your dog may pick up on this and get stressed too. Stress in your dog can make the underlying condition even worse. Take a few deep breaths and stay safe on your way to the vet's office. Featured Video. Related Topics. If you suspect your pet is sick, call your vet immediately. For health-related questions, always consult your veterinarian, as they have examined your pet, know the pet's health history, and can make the best recommendations for your pet.
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Rycom non-contact thermometer measuring eye temperature on an unrestrained dog. ET was measured in the cats following induction of anaesthesia once the patient was stable, and at the end of the procedure prior to recovery immediately after RT was measured. The cat's ET was measured by the VN monitoring the anaesthetic, following training in the use of both devices. Left or right eye was determined by the patient's position for the surgical procedure.
ET was measured in the dogs immediately after TMT was recorded by the same investigator. The Rycom thermometer was used first, as this does not emit any light sources so was believed to be less likely to cause aversion. Left eye was primarily used for ET measurement as the investigator is right handed, but this depended on the positioning of the dog following light restraint by the owner.
If the dog did not tolerate the NCIT device resisted light restraint or held the eye closed demonstrated with a cat in Figure 4 this was recorded as a missing data point due to intolerance. Figure 4. Resistance to eye temperature measurement, cat refusing to hold eye open operator using treats to encourage compliance.
Sample size was estimated using previously published average temperatures to detect a 0. As multiple readings from the same animal were taken under different conditions, induction versus recovery from anaesthesia for cats, and pre and post-race under a variety of environmental conditions, each replicate was treated as an individual data point for analysis.
Statistics were calculated using SPSS Data were tested for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test. As data were not normally distributed, a Spearman's rho correlation was used to assess correlation between TMT and ET measured by each device in dogs. In cats, a Spearman's rho correlation was used to assess correlation between RT and ET measured by each device.
As correlation does not necessarily reflect clinical accuracy, the agreement between each thermometer was also examined. A total of 54 paired measurements were recorded for cats, two paired measurements per cat.
RT readings ranged from The difference between RT and ET ranged from Figure 5. TMT readings ranged from The Thermofocus device measured ETs ranging from The Rycom device measured ETs ranging from Figure 6. In line with previous studies evaluating human NCIT devices in cats and dogs, this study found poor agreement between the animal NCIT devices and body temperature measured with rectal and ear thermometers.
If there is a consistent difference between temperature measuring devices, or anatomical locations this can be accommodated with specific temperature reference ranges. In either case, it's best to err on the side of caution. If you've never given your dog's paw pads much thought, you should! Pads are the thick, spongy, rubbery part of your dog's paw. Dogs rely on their paw pads to absorb shock, make traction with the surface on which they're walking or running, sliding, slipping, etc.
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